Once upon a time, in a far-off land,
A voyage began, with a ruthless band.
They set sail on a ship so grand,
With a scoundrel in command.

But as they sailed across the sea,
A terminal illness came to be.
The captain fell ill, and could not steer,
Leaving the crew in a state of fear.

A standoff ensued, no one took charge,
The ship adrift, lost at large.
Until a brave young sailor, so bold and wise,
Stepped up to the challenge, to everyone's surprise.

With a strong heart and a steady hand,
He took command of the ship, so grand.
He summoned the crew to work as one,
To navigate the seas until the journey was done.

And so they sailed, through storms and waves,
With the young sailor leading the way.
Until they reached a distant land,
Where they found their treasure, so grand.

And as they celebrated their triumph at last,
The young sailor, a hero of the past,
Showed that courage and leadership can make a change,
And that even in the face of adversity, we can still arrange.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What did the young sailor do to help the crew when the captain fell ill?
2. Why do you think the crew was afraid to take charge of the ship?
3. What does the story teach us about courage and leadership?
4. What was the treasure that the crew found in the distant land?
5. How would the story have been different if the young sailor had not stepped up to lead the crew?